The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-27
ESTABLISHED 1850
J. II. EsTiLL, Editor and Proprietor.
SLAIN ON THE FRONTIER.
A GERMAN SOLDIER FIRES ON A
PARTY OF FRENCHMEN.

France Will Demand an Immediate
Investigation by the German Gov
ernment-The Soldier Gives Lame
Excuse For His Cold -Blooded Deed
France Greatly Excited.
PARIS, Sept 26--The following details
have been received concerning the Shortage
incident on the Franco-G German frontier.
near Raon-sur-Plaine:
Saturday morning party Of five sports
men and four beaters were following path
on French territory, seven yards from the
frontier, when a person standing behind a
clump of trees on the German side eighty
yards from the frontier, fired three shots at
them. The first bullet did not hit anyone,
but the second killed one of the beaters,
and the third severely wounded
gentleman named Wanger,
pupil at the Saumur cavalry
school, The German officials declare that a
German soldier named Kaufman, who was
detailed to assist the forest guards in pre-
venting poaching, fired the shots. Kauf-
mann affirmed that he shot three times for
the party to halt before firing at them. He
believed that they were on German terri
tory. The sportsinen declare that they
heard nothing. Officials on both sides of
the frontier are making inquiries into the
shooting.
CALMNESs URGED.
Paris papers urge the people to regard
the affair with calmness in order not to
embarrass the government in handling the
case. At the same time the government
are urged by the press to demand full
reparation. The public of France are pal
pably uneasy over the frequent repetition
of these exasperating incidents on the Ger
man frontier, and it is feared that their fire.
quent repetition may exhaust popular
patience and induce an explosion of public
wrath.
The journal des Dcbats says the officer
was in civilian dress when he was shot.
LOOKS SUSPICIOUS.
Lie Temps says: Public opinion is not
justified in giving way to a hasty impress
it is impossible to refrain from rejecting
that if the series of incidents on the
frontier be not stopped it will
lead to the belief that Germany is really
harboring intentions which her government
disapproves. 1t may be that the occurrences
are the result of excessive zeal but it is in
cumbent upon both governments to prevent
such excess by moderating the rigor of their
instructions and selecting prudent agentsn
Premier Rouvier consulted with the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of
Justice in relation to the incident after the
receipt of the official report of the affair
and it was decided to send a note to
Berlin requesting the German government,
in the interest of continuation of friendly
relations, to institute an inquiry into the
affair without delay.
Count Won Munster, the German EN-
bassor here, in an interview with Foreign
Minister Flourens, expressed regret at the
occurrence, and gave assurance that Justice
would be done by the German government.
MUST PAY HEAVILY.
lie Paris says: Germany will have to
pay heavily for the shots fired on the from
tier Unless Prince Bismarck is bent upon
conflict leading to a general war he will
have to give France full satisfaction. Ger
many never fights unless she believes
herself stronger. Once more she will
have to make amends. 1t is something to
find a congueror compelled twice within six
months to humble himself before the con-
quered.
La Liberte says. 1--WE will get ample
satisfaction, if it is proved that we are en-
titled to it, Until the matter is fully sifted
let us keep our temper"
La Mathis and ISiecie's comments are
similar to those of La Temps.
GERMANY INVESTIGATING.
BERLIN, Sept. 26.-An official order
has been sent to Strasburg for a
detailed report of the frontier af-
fair. Commissioners have gone to ascer-
tain the exact spot where Keeper Brignon
and Officer Wanger We're standing when
Kaufman fired. The frontier line where
the shooting occurred is very irregular, and
apt to mislead any one. Count Herbert
Bismarck, Secretary of the For
eign Office, has sent friendly
note to the French embassy suggesting an
early communication Of the results of the
official inquiry, and the French Minister is
authorized to promise ample Justice and in
demnity if the German officials be found re-
sponsble
The frontier incident disturbe the Bourse
during the first hour of business to-day,
causing fall i'll prices Later, however,
hopes that the affair would not affect exist
ing relations with France caused recovery,
still foreign securities closed per cent.
lower
FIRED ON AS PoACHERS.
STRA5BURG, Sept. est has been au-
thentioally learned that Kaufman fired at
the men under the belief that they were
poachers, who are numerous in that locality,
owing to the abundance of large game.
ALARM UNFoUNDED.
LONDON, Sept. 2G.--The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Daily NelcS, in referring to
the Franco-Cerman frontier incident, says:
1T Is clear that the apprehensions felt in
some quarters are unfounded. Should in
quiry prove that the German official has ex-
ceeded his duty we take it for granttN
that Germany will not hesitate to give full
satisfaction TO France. The present frontier
regulations must be changed If both powers
really wish to prevent similar occurrences"
Fled to Ayoub Khan.
LONDON, Sept. 2G.--Advices from Cabul
Under date Of Sept lj, state that Abdullah
Khan, commander OF the Seamindwar
army OF tbs Ameer, fled with 1000
soldiers, and went 10 join Ayoub
Khan, and safely reached Koizamani,